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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.14 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.14 and 294.12 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.14 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.14 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.14 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 242,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,984.30/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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